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🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

TESTS ⟩ Which seasonal names are missing in these Latvian film titles?

A quiz challenges viewers to identify missing seasonal names in titles of Latvian films.

Mar 10 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Kokuho' Brings Rivalry and Discipline to the Tradition of Japanese Kabuki Theater

The article discusses the significance of the film 'Kokuho,' which reflects the rich tradition of kabuki theater in Japan amidst a backdrop of rising militarism.

Mar 9 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"The People's Director Who Spoke of the People's Soul." The Significant Cinematic Heritage of Jānis Streičs

The article reflects on the impactful legacy of Latvian filmmaker Jānis Streičs, exploring his unique style and contributions to cinema through a conversation between colleagues and friends.

Mar 9 • 12:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mo Eun-young, Chairperson of the Seoul Independent Film Festival, Appointed Director of the Korean Film Archive

Mo Eun-young has been appointed as the new Director of the Korean Film Archive, serving a three-year term until March 2029.

Mar 9 • 08:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From the almadraba to ronqueo and preserves: the memory of tuna becomes a film in 'Todos los días Domingo'

A new documentary sheds light on the disappearing tuna fishing tradition in Ayamonte, Huelva, driven by the director's personal family history.

Mar 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

'The Shadow of My Father': A Beautiful Elegy About Identity

'The Shadow of My Father' is a poignant opera prima by Nigerian Akinola Davies Junior that intertwines personal family memories with the broader narrative of African history.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Punk Lives On! The Cream Layer Supported Velikije Luki at the Grand Premiere

A documentary film about the punk band Velikije Luki premiered in Estonia, highlighting the band's journey during the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Mar 5 • 18:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DO YOU RECOGNIZE? ⟩ These are historical figures we meet in the feature film 'Such a Mulk'

The new Estonian comedy film 'Such a Mulk', based on the first original play in Estonian literature, has been released, presenting a fresh perspective on historical figures.

Mar 3 • 10:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Murcia opens a 'hospital' for films to recover its cinematic heritage

Murcia's Francisco Rabal Film Archive has launched a publicly accessible film restoration laboratory to preserve and promote its cinematic heritage.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

When They Kiss Each Other on the Boards, It Becomes Big

The Danish romantic comedy film 'Den eneste ene' has sold nearly a million tickets and remains one of Denmark's most successful films, now being revived as a musical for a special anniversary.

Feb 27 • 16:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Hidden gem' Victorian quarter with 55 listed buildings used to film period dramas

The Victorian quarter in Bradford, known as 'Little Germany', features 55 listed buildings and serves as a popular filming location for period dramas.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Year of Andrzej Wajda will begin on March 6

2026 has been declared the Year of Andrzej Wajda by the Polish Senate to commemorate the centenary of the director's birth and the tenth anniversary of his death.

Feb 26 • 17:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

QUIZ ⟩ Do you know 'Säärast mulki'?

A film adaptation of Lydia Koidula's first play 'Säärane mulk' is now released, and this quiz tests audience knowledge about the work.

Feb 25 • 09:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sinners and Vera star Wunmi Mosaku 'changed forever' in marriage with famous talent agent

Wunmi Mosaku, known for her roles in 'Sinners' and 'Vera', reflects on personal growth stemming from her marriage to a prominent talent agent and her cultural heritage revealed through her work in a recent vampire film.

Feb 21 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

'The Secret Agent': the title is stimulating, the rest is not

'The Secret Agent' presents a provocative title but ultimately fails to deliver in its content, engaging the audience less than expected.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Filmmakers saved a legendary studio where Karel Zeman and Geislerová filmed

Filmmakers have successfully rescued a historic film studio known for works by legends like Karel Zeman and Geislerová in Czechia.

Feb 14 • 07:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

They filmed hundreds of movies but almost went bankrupt. Now they are announcing a new beginning and a gala party

Jadran Film, once a symbol of Croatian and Yugoslav cinema, faced decline with only four employees left, but is now planning a resurgence with a gala event.

Jan 4 • 14:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Film directors' management comments on the notification to the prosecutor's office after the director of Stutthof was dismissed

Grzegorz Łoszewski, President of the Polish Filmmakers Association, addressed the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage's notification to the prosecutor's office regarding potential financial misconduct by the association's former leadership.

Dec 31 • 10:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

The Culture Resort reported a crime in the Polish Film Association

The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage has notified the prosecutor's office of suspected criminal activity by individuals representing the Polish Film Association, following an audit that revealed over 13.3 million PLN in damages from 2020 to 2024.

Dec 29 • 21:09 UTC

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